15 Aug 2015

Sport: World no:16 golfer to play Fiji International

10:42 am on 15 August 2015

World Number 16 Matt Kuchar will contest the Fiji International golf tournament this October.

The 37 year old is a seven-time winner on the PGA Tour and has represented the United States on three Ryder Cup, two Presidents Cup and two World Cup teams.

It will be the first visit to Fiji for Kuchar who says he's heard great things about the Natadola Bay course.

"I'm looking forward to coming to play in the Fiji International at one of the world's most beautiful destinations against some of the world's best players.

And Kuchar is in good form, having fired an opening round of 4-under 68 on Friday to be tied third at after the first round of the final major of the year, the US PGA Championship.

US golfer Matt Kuchar will be competing in the Fiji International.

US golfer Matt Kuchar will be competing in the Fiji International. Photo: Supplied